WESTFIELD: Born January 24, 1928 – Marjorie was called home peacefully on December 21, 2020. She was born and raised in Turners Falls, MA and later the family moved to Greenfield, MA, where she spent her time growing up on a beautiful farm with lots of horses which she truly loved. She was employed at Lundt’s Silversmith in Greenfield where she met the love of her life and future husband, Charles J. Rogalski. They later married and moved to Westfield, MA and started raising their family of 5 children.
She leaves her husband of 65 years, Charles J. Rogalski of Westfield, MA, her daughter Karen Coffin and her husband Richard of Southampton, MA, her son Richard and his wife Paula of Rutherfordton, NC, her daughter Bonnie Lee Dove and her husband Clint of McConnells, SC, her twin daughters Susan Kareta of Hatfield, MA and Sandi Guzman and her husband Luis of Westfield, MA, her grandchildren Daniel Coffin, Melanie Coffin and Steven Rogalski.
Marjorie was an amazing and loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She was the most caring and selfless person, always there to help and listen and gave the best comforting hugs ever! Her joy was raising her 5 children and in her spare time she loved gardening. Her garden was her happy place and she grew lots of vegetables and flowers, she had a beautiful raspberry garden, huge sunflower garden and also loved canning her vegetables and making raspberry jam. She also enjoyed bingo, knitting and sewing. She was also well known for growing beautiful gladiolus in her garden which were her pride and joy. She was a true animal lover; she grew up with horses which she loved and we were all so lucky to grow up with ponies, ducks, dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets…any animal…she loved! Marjorie was the sweetest, kindest person you could ever meet. She had a heart of gold and was always there for her family and friends. She will be missed by her very good friend Rita Sak of Southwick, MA – they always got together for coffee and long chats. The family would like to thank Sam D, CNA who went above and beyond to help care for our mother. She was a true angel and cared for Marjorie like she was her own mother and we are all truly grateful for your kind and gentle heart. Special thanks also to CNA “Shell” for all her loving care as well. Special thanks and deep gratitude to Nurse Liz for her love and compassionate care given to our mother over the years and especially during her final days. These caregivers went out of their way to take extra care of our precious mother. We will never forget you. Marjorie will be deeply missed by her family, she truly was a very special mother, wife , Gramma and best friend anyone could ever have. God bless you mom, we will miss and love you forever!!!
Funeral arrangements will be private and will be held at Southwick Forastiere Family Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. In lieu of flowers, you may honor Marjorie’s memory by making a memorial contribution to any animal/rescue group of your choice. Please visit: www.forastieres.com where you may offer a personal expression of condolences to the family. God Bless!
